September 2017

September 26, 2017

One of our customers, Eve, made the 'Shearwater Kaftan' pattern using one of our double gauze fabrics. She was kind enough to share her experience with us. Isn't it stunning?

"Hi! I wanted to share with you the top I made from the pattern, 'Sherewater Kaftan' that I purchased last week at TCQ and the Japanese double gauze. This was my first gauze project. The double gauze is lovely to work with-it makes easing a breeze, but a walking foot is essential. The pattern specified 2 yards but I bought 2.5 to allow for matching. Also note that the top I made was 28” finished length from shoulder to hem, the 2.5 yards of fabric I purchased, would allow you to make the length up to 39”, which is dress or long tunic length. I think I was able to use the unusual pattern of the fabric in an effective way. I love it so much I want to make it again, maybe longer. Thanks for the encouragement and great choice of beautiful fabrics. Cheers! Eve"

New Kits:

We finally have some of our new kits to show you. Come on in and see them in person or call us if you'd like one set aside for the next time you're in town. We can also easily ship to anywhere in the USA. 651.340.8263

This is 'Drift'. We kitted it with regular and dotted grunge fabric. It's quite the show stopper. A real 'WOW' quilt. The size is 60 X 75.

This is 'BQ5', another version of the popular Maple Island patterns. We used a new Monaluna fabric collection. It is 54 X 67.

'Point of View' makes great use of Ann Marie Horner's fabric from Free Spirit. The depth in this quilt is amazing! It is 60 x 72.

'Roll With It" uses the beautiful digital panel by Kari Carr. The backgrounds are all grunge fabrics. What great fall colors! It's 50 x 60.

This is 'U Turn'. It's another fun and colorful quilt for kids or cat lovers. It uses the Cotton & Steel holiday fabrics but the quilt can easily be used all winter long. It's 50 x 68.

And finally we have 'Charley' using the new Charley Harper collection. This would be the perfect quilt for anyone who loves his art or just loves a good bird fabric. The size is 54 x 65.

The quilts are on the walls in the shop. Come in and see them for yourself.

September 14, 2017

We have some great new bird fabric from P&B Textiles. This is 'Birdwatchers' by Norman Wyatt. Click here to see it on the website.

For a softer, more elegant look we have 'Carte Postale' from Clothworks. See it here on the website.

These blenders from Andover come in some of those hard to find, soft colors. The collection is 'Composition' by Jane Dixon. She's one of my personal favorites. See it on the website here.

I know we are all trying to get used to our new fall groove, but find some time to come in and see what's new. I have new kits ready and still more to come. I'm really excited about our offerings. All the Quilt MN samples are now down and new colors await your eyes. Come in and see!